Nintendo Power #1 Premiere Free Sample Copy 1988 – CGC 6.0 Qualified

Own a genuine piece of Nintendo history with this 1988 Nintendo Power #1 Premiere Free Sample Copy, professionally graded CGC Qualified 6.0 with White Pages and incredible structural eye-appeal.

*This is not simply a standard copy of Nintendo Power’s landmark first issue. It is the highly collectible Free Sample Copy Edition, the special version distributed to Nintendo Fun Club members and distinguished by the “Free Sample Copy” notation on the CGC slab.*

The debut issue remains one of the most recognizable pieces of early Nintendo publishing, highlighted by its iconic Super Mario Bros. 2 clay-art cover by Joan Gratz and extensive coverage of the NES era. With Super Mario, Zelda, classic Nintendo branding and the unmistakable late-1980s design, it is an exceptional display piece for serious Nintendo, NES and vintage video game collectors.

This particular copy also carries unusually personal provenance: it comes directly from Cavalieri Collectibles Co. founder's childhood collection, preserved from the era in which Nintendo Power first arrived.

Key Features

• Nintendo Power #1 premiere issue
• Published by Nintendo of America Inc. in 1988
• Coveted Free Sample Copy Edition
• Originally distributed to Nintendo Fun Club members
• Professionally encapsulated and graded CGC Qualified 6.0
• White Pages
• CGC certification number 4764063001
• Iconic Joan Gratz Super Mario Bros. 2 cover
• Features Super Mario Bros. 2, Zelda – Second Quest, Baseball Roundup and NES tips
• CGC notes 1/3 of the “Player’s Poll” insert is missing
• CGC assigns a Universal-equivalent grade of 4.0 due to the missing portion of the insert
• CGC label identifies the Baseball Round Up poster, Player’s Poll and Subscription inserts
• Strong visual presentation for a 1988 gaming magazine

For collectors who prioritize historical significance, variant rarity, professional grading and display appeal, Nintendo Power #1 occupies a special place at the intersection of vintage gaming, Nintendo history and pop-culture collecting.

A standout opportunity to acquire a graded example of the Nintendo Power #1 Free Sample Copy with direct, long-term provenance dating back to its original era.

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